Anniversaries

Neralics Celebrate 50th

John and Diane Neralic are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15. John is a 1965 graduate from Central Catholic High while Diane graduated from Triadelphia High School in 1967. They met at West Liberty University. After marrying, they decided to follow the sun. They lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, for three years before moving to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where they have resided for 45 years. They have had successful careers and are now retired. They visit Hawaii every two years and have been fortunate to be able to travel the entire world.

Ritchies Mark 40 Years

Sandy (Tuttle) and Mark S. Ritchie were married on Aug. 16, 1980. Sandy is the daughter of the late Mary E. and Robert E. Tuttle; Mark is the son of Betty Lou Ritchie of Wheeling, and the late Carl M. Ritchie. Sandy is retired from United Bank in Wheeling, and Mark is a retired union carpenter from Carpenters Local #3. They are the parents of three children, Jeremy (Brooke) from Harrisville, West Virginia; Natallie (Matt) of Wheeling, and Tiffany (Joe) of Benwood; eight grandchildren complete the family. A celebration is planned at a later date.

Holberts Are Golden

Chap and Barb Holbert, of Wheeling, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 8. They were married in the United Church of Canada at Willowdale, Ontario, Canada, on Aug. 8,1970. Many friends from the United States and Canada were in attendance. To celebrate their anniversary their children Matthew Holbert and Laura Johnston and their families, held a small gathering in Follansbee.

Golden Anniversary for the Hilemans

On Aug. 8, Jim and Mary Lynn Porter Hileman are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married at Brown’s Chapel United Methodist Church near Morgantown on Aug. 8, 1970. The Rev. Kermit Poling performed the ceremony. Jim and Mary Lynn moved to Middlebourne in October of 1974 after Jim accepted the position of County Extension Agent with WVU Extension Service. Jim retired after 30 years of service with the WVU Extension Service in 2003. Mary Lynn retired from Hometown Insurance Agency. The couple still resides in Tyler County. Jim and Mary Lynn’s summertime ...

Hunts Celebrate 70th

Burt and Lois “Katie” Hunt of Wellsburg are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug. 12. They were married in Cumberland, Maryland on Aug. 12, 1950. Burt worked at Weirton National Steel, and after retirement, worked for Franklin Cemetery as a groundskeeper for 23 years. Katie retired from home health care. Katie is the daughter of the late Everett and Ila Spencer Smith. Burt is the son of the late Burt and Ocy Tredway Hunt. They are the parents of five children: Diane (deceased); Patricia Lowe of St. Clairsville; Susan (Larry) Stimpson of Wellsburg; Kitty (Tim) ...

Hanlins Celebrate 60 Years

Wendell and Lou Hanlin are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. They were married on Aug. 13 1960 at the Sand Hill United Methodist Church by the rev. Harry E. Atzenhoffer officiating. Lou is the daughter of the late Benton and Olive Hazlett. She is an active member of the Marshall County CEOS, plays bridge and enjoys yoga classes. She retired as an English and home ec middle school teacher in Marshall County. Wendell is the son of the late Carl and Mary Hanlin. He retired as an engineering aide at AEP. He has been a member of Blue Lodge in Wheeling for decades and enjoys ...